Trees and Shrubs You Should Never Prune in Winter

 

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"Winter may be the traditional time to prune apple trees and grape vines, but it’s not the right time for all woody plants. There are different reasons why pruning during winter is not recommended. For some plants, it's to avoid cutting off flower buds that open in the spring; for others, it's for better plant health or aesthetic reasons.

If you have any of these trees or shrubs in your landscape, skip the winter pruning and instead wait to prune until after the weather gets warmer."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

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Plants That Must Be Pruned in January or February

 

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"January and February may not necessarily be the months when we enjoy the fruits of our labor, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use them as stepping stones to set our gardens up for success for the growing season to come. 

Mid-to-late January and all of February are when I do a significant part of my pruning for the year, since I leave most of my perennials and shrubs in place during the fall season."  Comment from Rural Sprout

Following the gardening rules is the best practice, but you must learn them first.  I'm a bad gardener and don't follow rules, but I'm learning now.

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